MER COT 6116MA
Classification: Etna DOC Rosso
Variety: Nerello Mascalese
Number of bottles: 15.000
Production Area: Contrada Diciasettesalme, Castiglione di Sicilia - Altitude 750 metres a.s.l.
Average age of vines: 12 years - Yield 7,000 kg/ha
System of cultivation: Espalier - Vine density 5,700 plants/ha
Vinification: Gentle destemming and maceration with skin contact, at controlled temperature, 28°C, for about 25-30 days. Fermentation in controlled temperature, 26-28°C, with constant pumping of must over grapes and wine-pressing. Malolactic fermentation in French oak barrels. Refining 8 months in large oak barrel.
Pairings: white meat ragout, semi-aged cheese. Try with Mushroom pie, Pappardelle with rabbit ragout, Roastbeef.
Denomination | DOC |
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Grape used | 100% Nerello Mascalese |
Category | Red Wines |
Region | Sicily |
Brand | Cottanera |
Vintage | 2019 |
Alcohol | 14° |